- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Townsend Harris High School
Federal NCES profile for Townsend Harris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012204485
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Townsend Harris High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Townsend Harris High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Harris High School ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012204485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Townsend Harris High School held near 1,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360012204485 · Flushing, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,342 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Townsend Harris High School held near 1,333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.5 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Townsend Harris High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- This school
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- Ps 24 Andrew J
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
1,197 students
What this shows Townsend Harris High School reports 1,342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Townsend Harris High School compares
Townsend Harris High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 15.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Townsend Harris High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Townsend Harris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Townsend Harris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Harris High School
How many students attend Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,322 (2022-23) → 1,333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Townsend Harris High School?
51.1% of students at Townsend Harris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Townsend Harris High School?
The largest demographic group at Townsend Harris High School is Asian at 56.8% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Townsend Harris High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Harris High School ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Townsend Harris High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.